Touch of the colonial in Bantry
Set on 1.7 acres in Ballylickey, west of Bantry and with sea views, it is being sold by a couple who’ve lived in Africa.
Even from a cursory glance at the external pics, there’s a hint of the African or even Indian veranda about its side terrace and railings, though one look at the views towards Sugarloaf Mountains and Hungry Hill, and you are more regionally focused.
Newly up for sale with Conor Power of Harrington Estates, who quotes a realistic €530,000 given the current market conditions, it is going to appeal most as a family home.
The 1.7 acres is great for a family, but may prove a bit much for a holiday home or retirement option, though some significant holiday homes are located nearby: one is used regularly by a certain Cork tea company-owning family.
Dating from the mid 1900s, and extended with sun room now a feature, this property — whose owners who are trading down — has about 1,600 sq ft of space, with four bedrooms, along with a large 26’ by 17’ double garage.
Accommodation takes in a 25’ by 10’ sun room, living room with open fireplace and bay window giving both sea and hill and striking mountain view. The smaller dining room also has views, the kitchen has a solid fuel stove and there’s also a utility.
It also has four bedrooms, with an en suite bathroom and a dressing room giving a bit of personal space to the main bedroom. There’s a family bathroom and access off the landing to a partially-floored attic area.
As attractive as the house are the grounds, with varied seating and relaxation areas, with mature planting and fruit trees. The back garden is fenced in, and is dog-proof, not for keeping wildlife out but for keeping a wily Jack Russell with wanderlust from heading west.
